LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3090, 12 January 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Thirty-three old age pensions were granted in Masterton last quarter, and six refused. John Hansen, a second offending inebriate, was fined Ills by Mr W. P. James, S.M., at the Masterton Police Court yesterday morning. A first offender was fined ss. On Thursday evening, wet or fine, the Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Club will hold a race at 6.30 p.m. for a trophy presented by Mr A. H. Rothenberg. The Park Lake will be the locality of the race. The weekly session of Endeavour Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held last evening, Bro. Gilbert presiding. Routine business was dealt with. It was decided to bold an open meeting next Monday night. When Madame Crossley last appeared in New Zealand she delighted numbers of Maoris by singing, in their native language, "Home Sweet Home." It is her intention to do.SD when requested during her .present tour. The Y.M.C.A. Debating Society met last evening, when the evening was spent by each member briefly describing the author and book that influenced him most, stating why? Considerable discussion ensued. Next Monday night will be a "question box" evening. Mr Jay Kyan, the brilliant Irish baritone, with Madame Crossley's Company, is an expert modeller, and it was under his supervision that the decorations were carried out for the Church recently built in Kilkenny, at a cost of over £30,000 by Mr Thos. Loughlin, of Ballarat. The Masterton Court was packed yesterday at noon when the License petition came on, and included in the crowded auditorium was a large sprinkling of ladies. Very great interest was centred in the result, and the proceedings were listened to by those in the body of the Court with considerable zest. An untimely end befel the camp of two young men on the banks of the Waipoua river, near Akura, on Sunday. A bull discovered their rendezvous romantically situated in a shady spot near the willuws. The animal at once set to work and soon reduced the tent and its surroundings Ito a scene of desolation, while- the campers made themselves scarce. John O'Keeffe, of ,Otaraia, Martinborough, was arrested by Detectiv Broberg, on Saturday, on a charge of stealing three sheep, the property of Arthur Martin, a neighbouring- runholder. He was brought before a local J.P., at Martinborougb, and has been admitted to bail, himself in £IOO and two securities for substantial amounts. It will be remembered that at the last Masterton races Tangeroa won the October Hack Handicap, Hidden being second, Routine third. The latter did not weigh in, and according to the Rules of Racing forfeited third money, which went to the first horse. Mr D. H. Robs rts, owner of Tangeroa, has decided not to claim the third money, and has generously donated it to the funds of the Masterton Hospital. During the hearing of the License petition at Masterton yesterday, Mr Pownall, for petitioners, desired all w'tnesses to be ordered out of Court. Mr Hollings objected that many of the witnesses were respondents, and thought it an unreasonable request. Mr James referred to the old trouble of where the witnesses, many of whom were ladies, could wait in comfort until they were called. Eventually Mr Pownall did not press the request, and the witnesses were allowed to remain. Again has been exemplified the danger attached to carelesb persons using a pea rifle. On Sunday afternoon the win low of an Akura resident was broken during the family's absence. Investigation disclosed that two pea-rifle bullets were embedded in the wall opposite the window. The room is one which the family use by far the most frequently of any in the house, and had been home at the time they would 2ertainly have been subjected to a grave risk. Mr Edward Johnson, brother of Mr Edwin Johnson, of Hogg Crescent, died on Sunday evening after a protracted illness. The deceased had seen a good deal of the world, having been a sailor from youth until twenty- five years of age, afterwards working in the saltpetre mines in Peru. Later he came to New Zealand and commenced in the carrying business in Wellington, afterwards coming to Masterton. Rheumatism attacked him later in life, and on Friday morning last he had a serious seizure. He was 67 years of age. The funeral will take place to-day at 3.30 p.m. The amount sued for in the Masterton Magistrate's Court last quarter was £2,019 18s sd, and the amount recovered £1,205 Is 3d, 150 cases being heard. The amount of £6O 15s was paid in fees to the District Court during that period, £SO 8s of which was in respect of bankruptcy motions. No fresh cases came before the Court. In the criminal jurisdiction of the Magistrate's Court, 194 persons were dealt with, 39 being committed for trial or sentenced, and 147 summarily convicted, 83 being fined. The numbers of persons convicted and discharged was 26. The revenue from criminal cases totalled £57 19s. White Muslin Frocks with dainty trimmed blouses and tucked skirts at I 15s 6d, Ihs 6d and 21s. White Lawn J Dress Skirts, smactly made, at Gs lid, 9s Gd and 12s Gd. Whito Underskirts, 5s lid to lis 6d. These prices are not an indication of the value of the goods. I am clearing these lines—whilst summer lasts—at prices much below usual. You should come and inspect them for yourself. —Mrs Mathewson, Melbourne House, Lambton Quay, Wellington (opposite Bank of New Zealand).

A stationery shop and printing office, occupied by Joseph Innes, in Willis Street, Wellington, was badly damaged by fire yesterday morning. The stock was insured for £1,950, and the building for £3OO. Mr William Harvey, who is about to retire from headmastership of All Saints' Schools, Cricklewood, England, has scholars in his school who are grandchildren of his first pupils. A fast through-service over the North Island Main Trunk Railway will be inaugurated on February Ist. The actual time-table is not yet available, but the service will be designed to provide a twenty-hour trip between Wellington and Auckland, leaving Wellington at noon daily. Wiburg, a Swedish sailor, pleaded guilty at Wellington, yesterday, to attempting to commit suicide on the high seas, between Gisborne and Wellington. Accused had been drinking heavily, and at 1.30 a.m. on Friday Wiburg jumped into the sea, but was rescued. He was ordered to come up for sentence when called upon. The friends of Mr and Mrs Tai Te Tau will regret to hear of the death of their second son "Rangi," which occurred at their residence, Lansdowne, yesterday afternoon. The deceased, who wis only twenty years of age, had suffered for some months past from consumption, and recently went to Picton in the hope that change of air might prove bsneficial. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon. The Whareama Magistrate's Court io maintaining its reputation as a tribunal in which the minimum of labour is required of its officers. Last quarter no sittings of the Court were held at which the Magistrate was required, and only one sitting before a Justice of the Peace was held. Only four processes were served or issued out of the Court, the amount sue 3 for being nil. No old age pension applications were made. The Masterton branch cf the S.P.C.A. wish to acknowledge with thanks the following donations:—A. Webb, A Friend, Sympathiser, Friend, Kind. Heart, H. M. Clarke, Verity, F. Kummer (Mauriceville), J. Jorgensen (Mauriceville), Fisher (Mauriceville), G. L. Braggins (Mauriceville), A. Larsen, Mr Cameron, F. Percy (Alfredton), C. Brooks, F. Evans, Well Wisher, Wah Lee (Eketahuna), Welch (Masterton), Sympathiser, 2s 6d each; Friend, 10s; Mrs H. H. Beetham, 21s. Spending money is painful to some people, they prefer to hoard it upeven depriving themselves of the absolute necessaries of life. But we are sure that the offerings on Saturday will open even the purse strings of these people. To prudent buyers it will prove a boon, having twenty thousand pounds worth of goods, bought in the best of markets by the well-known firm, the W.F.C.A., thrown on the market at prices lower than ever before. This special concession for thirteen days only, includes the several branches of the firm in Carterton. Greytown, Eketahuna, Pahiatua and . Martinborough. The opening day is Saturday, January ( 16th. You are kindly requested to reserve your purchases till then. — Advt. An advertiser seeks the return of a photo lost in Queen Street on Friday last. A woman to do washing is required at the Victoria Laundry, Bannister Street. For the convenience of persons desiring to attend the Whareama Sports on Friday, 15th inst., Messrs A. Trower and Cc. will run a drag from the Club Stables at 8 o'clock on the morning of the sports. Very satisfactory sales have been recorded at Messrs John Graham and Co.'s summer sale of drapery and clothing since Saturday last. The price reductions were of such a substantial characer that good business was the inevitable result. Ladies are asked to take note in Mr Alex. Donald's advertising space that for costumes wanted for the Show, these orders should be placed at once. The ladies of this district are invited to call and interview Mr Donald, who is always ready and willing to give advice in the selection of costumes. The Scoullar Co., Ltd., Wellington, notify by advertisement elsewhere in this issue the purchase of a shipment of specially selected Oriental carpets and hearth rugs, which are now on sale, and deserving of the early attention of all householders, being exceptionally choice goods. Detailed descriptions of numbers of the designs, size and prices, set forth in the Company's advertisement. Since Madame Carle commenced business in Masterton, as a highclass milliner, she has established a wide business connection, both in the town and country. Satisfaction is guaranteed in all work, which is executed in the most becoming and fashionable styles. At present special lines of the latest in holiday hats are being shuwn, and are quoted at very reasonable prices. Those requiring high-class furniture will have an excellent opportunity of obtaining bargains at the Furnishing Department of the W.F.C.A., Ltd., who are holding a large sale. The sale will commence on Saturday, January 16th, and the fine collection of household furniture and furnishings, now on view at the show room, will be sold without reserve. The goods are open for inspection from 8 a.m. till 6 p.m. dail. On the same day a sale of boots, fancy goods, crockery and electro-plate ware will be commenced, when special values throughout will be obtainable. During the summer season when bathing is much 'indulged in there is nothing more acceptable than a good skin soap. The "Velva" skin soap as sold by Mr J. V. Gordon ia said to impart a delightful refreshing fragrance and keeps the skin healthy and clear. Mr Gordon stocks bathing caps and sponges.